Modifying keyframes in the timeline and viewer, Deleting audio level and pan keyframes – Apple Final Cut Pro 6 User Manual
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Chapter 5
Using the Audio Mixer
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During playback, every fader and panning slider in the Audio Mixer animates,
displaying the current levels in your sequence. At any time during playback, you can
adjust a fader or panning slider to begin recording new automation or modifying
existing automation. This helps you to maintain a smooth transition from any
previously recorded levels to the new levels you’re setting.
Modifying Keyframes in the Timeline and Viewer
You can also make changes to the audio level and pan keyframes in the Timeline. By
displaying level overlays in the Timeline (click the Clip Overlays control), you can modify
the keyframes you recorded, using the Selection and Pen tools to make precise
adjustments. For more information on adjusting audio level and pan keyframes in the
Timeline, see “
Adjusting Audio Levels in the Timeline
To modify pan keyframes you’ve added using the panning sliders in the Audio Mixer,
you can do one of the following:
 Open the clip in the Viewer. Stereo pan keyframes appear on their own overlay in the
clip’s Audio tab. For more information on adjusting stereo pan keyframes in the
Viewer, see “
Changing the Pan of Audio in the Viewer
 In the Timeline, click the Clip Keyframes control, then Control-click in the keyframe
editor area of an audio track and choose Pan from the shortcut menu. Pan keyframes
are now displayed in the keyframe editor for the audio tracks in the Timeline, and
you can adjust them with the Pen tool.
Deleting Audio Level and Pan Keyframes
You can easily remove level and pan automation from clips in a sequence using the
Remove Attributes command. Audio level and pan keyframes can be removed
separately or together.
To remove keyframes using the Remove Attributes command:
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Do one of the following:
 Select one or more clips in the Timeline, then choose Edit > Remove Attributes.
 Select one or more clips in the Timeline, Control-click one of the selected clips, then
choose Remove Attributes from the shortcut menu.